Brooke Seipel
Editor in Chief
								Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
						   Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
Articles by Author
 
      
        Mobile Security
        
      Vampire Wifi: How Public Wi-Fi Traps Travelers in Cyber Attacks
They’re not hiding in dark alleys—they’re hiding in plain sight. Airports, cafés, hotels, even libraries can harbor...Oct 30, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
 
      
        Internet Security
        
      Ghost Accounts: How Old, Forgotten Logins Put You at Risk for Identity Theft
Remember that website where you bought a T-shirt in 2013? No? Hackers do. And it’s one way...Oct 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
 
      
        Internet Security
        
      This New “Verification” Trick Fools You Into Installing Malware
Cybercriminals are turning to TikTok to spread new scams that promise “free upgrades” or access to premium...Oct 28, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
 
      
        Security News
        
      AWS Outage Disrupts Major Apps Like Reddit and Snapchat—What Happened and How to Stay Safe
Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s largest cloud providers, recently experienced a major outage that...Oct 20, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
 
      
        Security News
        
      Hackers Trick Staff Into Exposing Major Companies’ Salesforce Data–Find Out if You’re Safe
Cybercriminals tricked employees at major global companies into handing over Salesforce access and used that access to...Oct 17, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
 
      
        McAfee News
        
      McAfee Wins “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” for Scam Detector
We’re proud to share that McAfee has won “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” at The 2025...Oct 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
 
      
        McAfee News
        
      McAfee Again Certified as “TOP PRODUCT” by AV-TEST
McAfee Total Protection has once again been named a TOP PRODUCT by the independent test lab AV-TEST,...Oct 09, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
 
      
        McAfee News
        
      Keep It Real: How McAfee Is Using AI to Fight AI—and End Scam Stigma
Was that spinning head a mistake—or the whole point? When McAfee dropped a new digital ad showing...May 14, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
 
      
        Privacy & Identity Protection
        
      Introducing Scam Stories: A McAfee Campaign to End Scam Stigma
When Grey’s Anatomy actor Chris Carmack and musician Erin Slaver tried to order custom patio cushions from...May 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
 
      
        Privacy & Identity Protection
        
      Cory’s Scam Story: A Fake Text Nearly Took His Identity
Cory considers himself pretty cautious. But like millions of people juggling packed schedules, one click on a...May 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
 
      
        Privacy & Identity Protection
        
      Brittany’s Scam Story: Eras Tour Chaos
Brittany C., a dedicated teacher, had been planning a special night for months. After saving up steadily,...May 13, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
 
      
        Privacy & Identity Protection
        
      Henry’s Scam Story: The Social Media Con
Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in...May 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
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